TM-9-2350-358-BD

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A6

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MARCH 1994

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TM 9-2350-358-BD

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HOSE IMPROVISATION (LOW PRESSURE) - CONTINUED

Option 2:

Limitations:

None

Personnel/Time Required:

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1 soldier

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0.3-1.0 hour

Materials/Tools:

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Sealer, permatex (item 54, Appendix C)

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Garden hose, heater hose (scavenge from available source)

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Clamps, hose or wire safety (lacing) (item 7 or 80, Appendix C)

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Hacksaw (found in M2/3 generic BDR kit, Section III, Appendix C)

References:

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TM 9-2350-314-10

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TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1

Procedural Steps:

1.

Remove the damaged section of hose or tube.

2.

Cut a section of substitute material longer than the removed section.

3.

Coat ends of damaged hose or tube with casket sealer.

4.

Slip the hose over the ends of the damaged hose or tube.

5.

Secure the hose with clamps or twisted wire, do not overtighten and restrict the coolant flow.

6.

If the damaged hose inside diameter equals the outside diameter of the hose, the hose can be inserted into the

damaged hose and secured.

This, however, will not work with tubing.

7.

Refill coolant and check for leaks.

8.

Record the BDAR action taken.

When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system

using standard maintenance procedures.

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